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Harriet Hamilton and Theodora Chantava celebrates after a point during their set against Omaha at Gensis Rock Road on Mar. 26.

[Photo] Women’s tennis sweeps brief homestand

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
The bnech celebrates a lead for the men's basketball team at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 29. The Shockers lost 88-84 in overtime to Mizzou.

[Photo] Men’s basketball slips late game lead into an overtime loss

November 30, 2022
Head coach Isaac Brown instructs his team on the court on Nov. 29 inside Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers lost the game against Mizzou 88-84 in overtime.

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Junior guard Jaykwon Walton and sophomore gaurd Xavier Bell watch the game from the bench while encouraging their teammates. The men's basketball team lost to Mizzou 88-84 on Nov. 29. Walton scored 14 points and had 10 rebounds. Bell scored 12 points.

Sophomore forward Quincy Ballard dunks the ball during the game against Central Arkansas at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 7.

[Photo] Underdogs: Men’s basketball transform roster through transfer portal

November 21, 2022
Senior James Rojas goes up for a two point basket against Central Arkansas at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 7.

[Photo] Poised for a homecoming, James Rojas adds veteran experience

November 20, 2022
Junior guard Jaykwon Walton shoots the ball in the paint against Alcorn State at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 12.

[Photo] Men’s basketball complete quick turnaround with win at Richmond

November 18, 2022
Sophomore Melvion Flanagan attempts to steal the ball during the game against Newman in an exhibition game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 2. Flanagan is one of three walk-ons on the Shockers roster this season

[Photo] Men’s basketball walk-ons see roster status as a challenge

November 17, 2022
Sophomore Melvion Flanagan attempts to steal the ball against Newman in an exhibition game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 2. Melvion is one of three walk-ons on the roster this season.

Sophomore gaurd Jaron Pierre Jr. drives down inside Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 2. Pierre had five points, two assists and two steals in a 83-52 win against Newman in an exhibiton game.

[Photo] ‘The coach kept it real with me': Sophomore guard puts faith in men’s basketball program

November 14, 2022
Sophomore Kenny Pohto and senior James Rojas celebrates after a basket scored against Alcorn State at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 12.

[Photo] Men’s basketball suffers first loss of the season

November 12, 2022
Sophomore Kenny Pohto dunks the basketball against Alcorn State on Nov. 12, 2022.

Sophomore Quincy Ballard dunks the ball during the game against Central Arkansas at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 7.

[Photo] Tallest player on the team aims to help the inside game

November 9, 2022
Senior point gaurd Craig Porter Jr. driving to the bakset after sophomore gaurd Xavier Bell sets a screen for him against Central Arkansas on Nov. 7. Porter scored a single game career high of 22 points.

[Photo] Men’s basketball places second at Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City

November 22, 2022
Sophomore gaurd Jaron Pierre Jr. drives down inside Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 2. Pierre had five points, two assists and two steals in a 83-52 win against Newman in an exhibiton game.

[Photo] Men's basketball pleased with new additions after exhibition game win

November 3, 2022
Sophomore Shammah Scott looks to pass the ball during the exhibition game against Newman i at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 2.

Sophomore gaurd Jaron Pierre Jr. going up for a layup inside Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 2. Pierre had five points, two assists and two steals in a 83-52 win against Newman in an exhibiton game.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. dunks at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Sophomore Melvion Flanagan drives with the ball at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Sophomore Melvion Flanagan drives with the ball at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. dunks at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. dunks at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Junior Jaykwon Walton goes high to the basket at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Junior Jaykwon Walton goes high to the basket at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Men's Basketball team poses for a group selfie at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Junior Jaykwon Walton goes high to the basket at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Men's Basketball team poses for a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Men's Basketball team poses for a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Men's Basketball team poses for a group selfie at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Sophomore Melvion Flanagan poses for a photo with the ball at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Craig Porter Jr. gives an interview to the media at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18, 2022.

[Photo] Craig Porter inks two-way deal with Cleveland Cavaliers

June 24, 2023
Sophomore Quincy Ballard poses for a photo with the ball at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Sophomore Quincy Ballard poses for a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Senior Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler poses for a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

[Photo] One year later, Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler returns for one more season

November 13, 2022
Senior Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler poses for a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Redshirt Freshman Jalen Ricks poses for a photo with the ball at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Men's Basketball team poses for a group selfie at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Sophomore Xavier Bell poses for a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Senior Craig Porter Jr. poses for a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Men's Basketball team poses for a group photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Senior Craig Porter Jr. poses for a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Men's Basketball team poses for a group photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

DJ McCarty poses to a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Senior Jane Asinde poses for a photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Sophomore Ella Anciaux gives an interview to the media at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Senior Trajata Colbert gives an interview to media at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

DJ McCarty gives an interview to the radio at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Women's Basketball team player Ambah Kowcun poses for a photo with the ball at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Women's Basketball team poses for a group photo at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

Redshirt junior Brylee Kelly goes up to spike the ball during the match against UCF on Oct. 2 at Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] ‘We played a little cleaner than they did:’ volleyball beats Memphis in five sets

October 8, 2022
Wichita State vs Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

[Photo] This week on the road - Feb. 23

February 24, 2023
Shockers does the warm up before the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Shockers gathers during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Lauren Howell pitches during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Lainee Brown catches the ball during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Sydney McKinney takes a swing during WSU’s game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Zoe Jones takes a swing during WSU’s game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Lauren Lucas takes a swing during WSU’s game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Sami Hood gets ready to run during WSU’s game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Shockers discusses during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Jessica Garcia takes a swing during WSU’s game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Jessica Garcia takes a swing during WSU’s game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Lainee Brown catches the ball during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Lauren Howell pitches during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Lauren Howell pitches during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Wichita State vs Seminole State | Softball

September 28, 2022
Lauren Howell pitches during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Shockers gives high five to each other during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

CC Fleming takes a swing during WSU’s game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Freshmen Sami Hood batting against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

CC Fleming takes a swing during WSU’s game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Alison Cooper pitches during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Krystin Nelson takes a swing during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Zoe Jones and Taylor Sedlacek gives highfive to eachother during WSU’s game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Jessica Garcia smiles to her team after a run for the Shockers during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Taylor Sedlacek takes a swing during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Taylor Sedlacek takes a swing during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Alison Cooper pitches during the game against Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

Angela Flaherty is a physical therapist at Club Parkinson's. She is helping a club member with an exercise on Sept. 26 at the Heskett Center.

[Photo] Heskett hosts club for those affected by Parkinson's Disease

October 6, 2022
Meet, greet and get involved with your political candidates event on Sept. 26 at Rhatigan Student Center.

John McIntosh Sedgwick County Commission District 5 interacts with students at Politician meet and greet on Sept. 26 at Rhatigan Student Center.

Lacey Cruse County Commission representative interacts with students at Politician meet and greet on Sept. 26 at Rhatigan Student Center.

Jalon Britton, candidate for Kansas representative of District 85, interacts with students involved with Student Government Association at the local candidate meet and greet event on Sept. 26.

[Photo] Local political candidates meet with students on campus

September 29, 2022
League of Women Voters representative interacts with students at Politician meet and greet on Sept. 26 at Rhatigan Student Center.

Loren Belew, Coordinator of Civic Engagement, SEAL talks to people about the event at Politician meet and greet on Sept. 26 at Rhatigan Student Center.

People around wichita talks about cars and interacts with each other at Show N’ Shine car show in parking Lot 1 between Hillside Avenue and the Duerksen Fine Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 25.

Vintage Police car at Show N’ Shine car show in parking Lot 1 between Hillside Avenue and the Duerksen Fine Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 25. This event was hosted by The Honore Adversus Foundation.

Vintage car at Show N’ Shine car show in parking Lot 1 between Hillside Avenue and the Duerksen Fine Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 25. This event was hosted by The Honore Adversus Foundation.

Mom and Baby has some fun at Show N’ Shine car show in parking Lot 1 between Hillside Avenue and the Duerksen Fine Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 25. This event was hosted by The Honore Adversus Foundation.

Small Vintage car at Show N’ Shine car show in parking Lot 1 between Hillside Avenue and the Duerksen Fine Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 25. This event was hosted by The Honore Adversus Foundation.

Painted car at Show N’ Shine car show in parking Lot 1 between Hillside Avenue and the Duerksen Fine Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 25. This event was hosted by The Honore Adversus Foundation.

Bob and Heather Buller displays their Chevy Belair car at Show N’ Shine car show in parking Lot 1 between Hillside Avenue and the Duerksen Fine Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 25. This event was hosted by The Honore Adversus Foundation.

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